The City of Kawartha Lakes has announced that the city’s rural transit pilot project will end on June 27, 2015. The transit service provided rides between Lindsay, Cameron, Fenelon Falls, Bobcaygeon, and Dunsford.
No more rural transit in the City of Kawartha Lakes
New highway sign for the County of Peterborough
At its Wednesday, April 15th meeting, Peterborough County Council approved a design concept for a new welcome sign on Highway 115 — which will also serve as a new brand for County letterhead and social media.
Missy Knott spreading her musical wings in Nashville
Singer Missy Knott has been a familiar voice in the Peterborough music scene since she released her first album, For No Reason At All, in 2009. A fixture on the Peterborough stage, she has become a local favourite. However, in recent months Missy’s career has been filled with incredible opportunities that have allowed her to spread her wings far beyond the Kawarthas.
Private developer proposes $90-million sports complex in Peterborough
Real estate development company Navigator has announced a proposal to develop a $90-million sports complex in Peterborough, featuring a twin-pad arena, sports fields, swimming pool, retail services, and a hotel and convention centre.
Save water and money with rain barrels
I was recently reading an article about the devastating drought affecting California. The city of Palm Springs was highlighted, as it has become a literal oasis in a desert.
Surrounded by a dry and barren landscape, the city is home to more than 100 golf courses, all with lush turf, and has streets lined with homes featuring beautiful green lawns and swimming pools.
The Thin Blue Line
The advent of 24-hour news channels, cameras in every pocket, and social media has given virtually every person on earth the ability to consume, produce, and pontificate about everything from celebrities entering rehab to really important news — like last week’s shooting of Walter Scott in South Carolina.
This senseless murder may have taken place 1600 kilometres away from us, but its impact has resonated across the continent.
Walk to help free women and children from violence
Abuse and violence against women and children is an issue for the entire community and you can show your support by joining this year’s YWCA Freedom Walk, which begins at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 2nd at Nicholls Oval in Peterborough.
Immortalizing the epic musical story of The Weber Brothers
For the past six years, local filmmakers Rob Viscardis and Jeremy Blair Kelly have been working on a documentary of the popular Peterborough band The Weber Brothers — and they’ve now launching a crowd-funding campaign to finish the film.
Before We Arrive: The Story of The Weber Brothers is a culmination of events, performances, and interviews that have been collected over the past 15 years of The Weber Brothers’ career.
According to the filmmakers, the documentary not only serves as a biography of the band, but provides an in-depth look at the determination and endurance necessary for artists to survive while pursuing their passion.
For The Weber Brothers, what matters most is not fame, fortune, or mainstream success — it’s simply about making music.
“It’s more than a biography on an amazing band with a cool story,” says producer, director and editor Vicardis. “It’s a very inspirational story that anyone can relate to.”
Viscardis and Kelly (who is also producing the film and is director of photography) have been working on the documentary for the past six years and expect to release the film in the fall of 2015.
While production of the documentary is almost complete, the two filmmakers are seeking to raise funds for post-production work that will bring the film to fruition.
“With the fundraising efforts, we can pay for items such as film festival entries and post sound production,” says Kelly.
Viscardis and Kelly launched their crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo on Wednesday, April 15th, 2015. The campaign will have a $10,000 goal, is set to last 45 days, and will offer perks to contributors.
“We’re excited to share this film and to get people involved,” Viscardis says.
Viscardis is a filmmaker, photographer, musician, and writer. He’s worked as a creative professional for over 10 years.
In addition to his recent work as a film editor in documentary, dramatic feature film, television series and music videos, Viscardis has been working with a film studio as an operations manager.
His co-producer Kelly is an award-winning freelance filmmaker who has worked on a variety of small and large scale projects, including dramatic feature film, documentary, television series, music video, web series, and commercial work for internationally regarded clients.
Viscardis and Kelly have previously worked together on many other projects including a feature documentary and a television series, as well as many other small productions.
More information about Before We Arrive: The Story of The Weber Brothers is available at www.beforewearrive.com.
Before We Arrive – The Story of the Weber Brothers Teasers
Dan Taylor no longer with Peterborough Economic Development
Peterborough Economic Development has announced that Dan Taylor will be leaving the organization as its President and CEO — after four years in the position.
5th Annual Wearable Art Show and Runway Challenge
Getting dressed for a fundraiser tends to conjure images of dusting off the old glad rags and spending a night exchanging genial smiles and handshakes. No doubt pleasant and enjoyable for those who tend to frequent such affairs, but it hardly seems like everyone’s idea of a fun night out. Perhaps that’s why the Wearable Art Show featuring the Runway Challenge has proven so popular.
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